Oversight of Maine’s electric vehicle standards likely to shift from citizen board to lawmakers

Apr 3

PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • April 3, 2024

Lawmakers have advanced a bill declaring that the Legislature, not a board of citizens appointed by the governor, is in charge of crafting Maine’s electric vehicle standards. The Maine Senate approved the measure on Wednesday, and it now heads to Gov. Janet Mills’ desk.

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